Spanish Rice
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4.9
Spanish Rice
Description
Spanish Rice is prepared by first combining olive oil and butter in a saucepan until the butter melts, creating a rich cooking fat. Long grain white rice is then toasted with finely diced yellow onion and red bell pepper until golden and soft, which adds depth to the flavor and texture. Minced garlic is briefly cooked to release aroma.
Undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth are added with seasonings including salt, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to build a spiced tomato base. The rice simmers covered until it absorbs the liquid fully and becomes completely tender. Letting the rice rest covered off heat finishes the cooking and ensures an even, fluffy result.
The final dish offers a balance of mild heat with aromatic spices and a moist, fluffy texture. It can accompany a variety of mains such as grilled meats, beans, or vegetables, lending a pleasantly spiced tomato note to the meal. The recipe uses common pantry ingredients and standard stovetop methods, making it accessible for many cooks.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced, about 1 cup diced
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced, about 1 cup diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained, 1 can, garlic flavor, fire-roasted
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to taste for more spice
Instructions
- Combine olive oil and butter in a deep saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Heat until butter is melted.
- Add rice, onion, and bell pepper and cook until rice is golden brown and veggies are tender.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Allow rice to sit covered about 5-10 minutes to absorb any liquid. Stir, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1305IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 42.6mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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